Three Canadian fighters will join the Ultimate Fighting Championship card at Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 30, according to Sportsnet.ca.
Lance Gibson Jr., Cam Nelson, and Serhiy Sidey received bookings for the upcoming Toronto event, expanding the domestic presence on the promotion’s latest pay-per-view lineup. The additions bring fresh local matchups to the Scotiabank Arena stage as the organization returns to Ontario.
Gibson Jr. carries a 10-2 professional record into a lightweight bout against MMA veteran Michael Johnson, who holds a 25-20 mark. The 31-year-old Canadian enters the matchup following a victory over Chase Hooper in March.
“He and his father, Lance Gibson Sr., became the third father-son duo to fight for the promotion in the process,” Sportsnet.ca noted, referencing Gibson Jr.’s promotional debut against King Green in December.
Nelson steps into the Octagon with an 8-1 record to face Sean Clancy, who stands undefeated at 9-0 in a welterweight clash. The newcomer from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, earned his promotional contract after winning a bout in August against Ding Meng, having previously held the title in his weight class in Fight League Atlantic.
Sidey completes the trio of Canadian additions, bringing a 12-2 record into a bantamweight bout against undefeated fighter Louis Lee Scott, who holds a 10-0 record. The 30-year-old fighter has secured victories in the promotion following a defeat in his debut, collecting wins over Cameron Smotherman and Garrett Armfield.
| Fighter | Division | Record | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Gibson Jr. | Lightweight | 10-2 | Michael Johnson |
| Cam Nelson | Welterweight | 8-1 | Sean Clancy |
| Serhiy Sidey | Bantamweight | 12-2 | Louis Lee Scott |
The promotion announced the additions on Sunday for the UFC 336 event scheduled for Jan. 30.
